Former X Factor judge Louis Walsh has landed himself in hot water with the people of Belfast.

The Irish music manager has slammed the city as "no fun" and said there was no comparison between Dublin and Belfast claiming the people were more fun down south.

He made the controversial comments during an interview on The Vinny Hurrell Show on BBC Radio Ulster on Monday night.

During his chat with host Vinny, Louis was asked if he would ever live in Belfast to which he responded: "God no. It's no fun up there.

"Honestly Dublin is a more fun place than Belfast."

The TV personality said he loved living in Dublin and thought it was an amazing city.

He added: "I almost feel like they are two different planets, Dublin and Belfast."

When pressed about why he felt Dublin was a more fun place than Belfast, Louis said: "The people. They are more fun. I am telling you the truth, I don't care, I am just telling you what I really think.

"It's more fun there. That's why you come down every weekend because it's great fun down there. There are more places to go and more things to do.